Job description
Exams Officer Starting Immediately!
The Exams and Data (SIMS) Manager will:
1. Manage the School Information System (SIMS) so that its maintenance is up-to-date and that the capacity for its use is developed to meet the needs of the school.
2. Operate an annual programme of assessment and contextual data collection and analysis relating to the school under the direction of DHT Standards.
3. Provide timely data to allow for precise target-setting, assessment and reporting to stakeholders.
4. Under the guidance of Line Manager, be responsible for the smooth running and administration of all public examinations. To liaise with teachers, students, parents and examination boards in respect of examination requirements, entries, results and communication ensuring that the School adheres to all Awarding Bodies’ regulations.
5. Manage the deployment of Exam Invigilators ensuring recruitment of capacity needed.
6. Develop systems and databases to further the effectiveness of monitoring of student progress under SLT direction.
7. Lead and contribute to the completion of the student census returns in conjunction with other admin managers and SLT.
Essentials
8. Demonstrate a good understanding of examination processes.
9. Experience of managing confidential information and implementing effective procedures.
10. Inputting, maintaining electronic assessments and exam entry data
11. Send exam entries to boards on time compliant with regulations.
12. Attention to detail and working accurately to deadlines.
13. Experience of managing and maintaining data in a secure environment.
14. Experience in the use of SIMS Management Information Package
15. Experience inputting, extracting and analysing relevant data from a management information system, and designing user friendly reports.
16. Experience and understanding of examination processes and procedures.